Xu Baitao was also startled. When she realized it, she wanted to go out and explain to Tang Yuansi. However, as soon as she walked out of the kitchen, she saw the expressions of the three children suddenly changed and they backed away in horror.
Tang Tianze hid behind Tang Tianji.
Tang Tianji was a little out of breath when he was anxious and coughed violently. This cough made his already pale smile even paler.
Tang Tianshu was so frightened that he cried loudly, crying and shouting at the same time.
"Wow...Mom, don't hit me."
"Well……"
Tang Tianji and Tang Tianze quickly went up to cover their sister's mouth, looked at Xu Baitao in fear, and timidly explained, "My sister didn't cry on purpose, mother, don't be angry."
Xu Baitao was speechless.
Is she some kind of tyrant?
Would you even arrest them and beat them up if they disagree?
She didn't speak, and the three children across from her became even more frightened.
Seeing that the three children were so frightened, Tang Yuansi no longer remained silent and explained in a deep voice, "I have nothing to do with Xu Xiaoyan. I have never touched the things she sent. If you are really angry, just come to me." , don’t vent your grievances on the children, the children are innocent.”
Xu Baitao was confused by the children's reactions at first, and then reacted belatedly after hearing Tang Yuansi's explanation.
Did they think she was jealous of Xu Xiaoyan and went crazy and wanted to beat the child?
Please, she's not stupid, so why...
The next second, the image of the original owner going crazy and beating the child every time Xu Xiaoyan came over flashed through her mind.
"..."
Xu Baitao was hurt again by the original owner's stupidity.
Xu Xiaoyan restlessly flirts with married women. Even if she is jealous and goes crazy, it is not her first wife's turn.
And what did the child do wrong? Do you have to blame the child?
"I'm not crazy, bah, I mean, this thing is all Xu Xiaoyan's fault, how could I blame others?" Not wanting to continue the topic, she directly changed the topic, "When I was cleaning up the kitchen just now, I accidentally The bowl was broken and there were no extra bowls and chopsticks at home, so I wanted to go out and buy some new ones."
A hint of surprise flashed across Tang Yuansi's face.
After confirming that she really didn't mean to go crazy and beat the child, she frowned again after breathing a sigh of relief.
Not angry with Xu Xiaoyan, but just use the money to buy a bowl?
Should I buy a bowl or take advantage of the opportunity and run away with the money?
Catching the suspicion in the man's eyes, Xu Baitao felt a little angry.
She had made a deal with him and was ready to 'change' it. Could this person not suspect that she was going to run away if there was any slightest hint of trouble?
Besides, even if she wanted to run away, where could she run to now?
In this era, there are no road guides and no documents. You may be killed as a spy at any time.
"Anyway, the bowl is all broken. If there is no bowl, let's just eat it with our hands."
Seeing her magnanimous expression, without any guilt, Tang Yuansi was silent for a moment and nodded in agreement, "I will ask someone to take you to the town."
"That's right."
Xu Baitao smiled with satisfaction and said, "Don't worry, I, Xu Baitao, have always been true to my word. I will definitely do what I promised, and running away halfway will never happen."
"Yeah?"
Tang Yuansi asked back with unclear meaning.
There is something wrong with this woman, so wrong.
In the past, she was gloomy, dull and pessimistic, but she had never shown such a bright and confident side, and people couldn't help but be attracted to her.
Knowing that he still couldn't completely believe in himself, Xu Baitao didn't waste any more words.
No words can compare to actual actions.
As long as she proves her change with actual actions, she doesn't believe she can handle this man.
"You make arrangements, I'll clean up the kitchen." After saying that, she walked back into the kitchen to clean up the broken porcelain bowl.
Tang Tianshu got out from behind his brothers and looked at the figures busy in the kitchen. He remembered Xu Baitao's back blocking her just now, and a surge of courage surged in his heart.
Mom, it seems that she has changed.
A child's heart is pure and innocent, and he will be kind to anyone who is kind to him.
Just like Tang Tianshu now.
She is the youngest and has the simplest thoughts. She feels that her mother has become better. She wants to be close to her mother and wants her mother's love.
She walked toward the kitchen with her calves, but was stopped by her brothers halfway.
"Sister, what are you going to do?"
"I want to help my mother clean up the broken bowls." Tang Tianshu said innocently, "This way, my mother will see how good we are and treat us well in the future."
Tang Tianze's face was full of disdain, "Sister, she has no heart. You don't love us at all. If we approach him rashly, we will be beaten. You forgot last time..."
Speaking of the last time, the expressions of the three children suddenly changed.
That time, my father was not at home, and my sister was sick and wanted her mother's care. The two brothers had the courage to beg for their sister, but their pleas did not get mercy, only a beating.
If the passing aunt hadn't helped to stop them, they would have been beaten to death by their crazy mother.
The air slowly calmed down, and no one spoke for a while.
After a long time, Tang Tianshu's soft and innocent voice broke the silence, "But I feel that things are different after mother came back this time. She didn't beat us. Just now she stood in front of Aunt Wang to protect us, and she also Let’s put food on the table and not eat any more of her leftovers.”
"Who knows what she is planning? We must not be deceived by her, otherwise we will be hung up and beaten by her again."
Tang Tianze was very wary of Xu Baitao.
"I just think my mother has gotten better. She used to beat us long ago." Tang Tianshu defended in a low voice, but the more he spoke, the less confident he became.
The main reason is that the past Xu Baitao left such a big shadow on their young hearts that even if they are naturally close by blood, the children will still be wary.
"No matter whether mother has changed or not, we have to be obedient. Now that father is injured and mother is the only adult in the family, we have to share her worries."
The older Tang Tianji thinks a little more than his younger siblings.
Now their father is injured and can only lie in bed to recuperate. They need an adult to support them at home. Xu Baitao is the only choice at the moment, so they cannot and do not want their biological mother to leave.
If Xu Baitao were here to hear these words, he would definitely slap the original owner on their behalf.
How did the original owner master such a considerate and sensible child?
Tang Yuansi was thinking about the purpose of this woman Xu Baitao. When he heard the children's conversation, something in his heart was faintly touched.
Just as the woman treated the children so harshly, the children still longed for the love of her biological mother.
Xu Baitao hopes you still have a trace of conscience.
"Tianji, come here." Tang Yuansi shouted.
As soon as he heard his father calling him, Tang Tianji immediately ran to Tang Yuansi. He ran too low and his breath was a little unsteady. He covered his mouth and coughed twice before asking, "Dad, do you want to get something?"
Tang Yuansi glanced in the direction of the kitchen. Looking from here, he could just see the busy sounds inside.
"Go to Xu Xiucai's house, ask him to come, and tell him that I have something to ask him for help."
